Law 6 The Assistant Referee
Topics 2 Duties and Responsibilities Positioning & Teamwork Gestures Running Technique Signal Beep Flag Technique
Duties and Responsibilities 3 Two assistant referees are appointed. Their duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: when the whole of the ball has passed out of the field of play which side is entitled to a corner kick, goal kick or throw-in when a player may be penalised for being in an offside position when a substitution is requested Continued
Duties and Responsibilities 4 Two assistant referees are appointed. Their duties, subject to the decision of the referee, are to indicate: when misconduct or any other incident has occurred out of the view of the referee when offences have been committed whenever the assistants are closer to the action than the referee (this includes, in particular circumstances, offences committed in the penalty area) whether, at penalty kicks, the goalkeeper has moved forward before the ball has been kicked and if the ball has crossed the line
Duties and Responsibilities 5 The assistant referees help the referee to control the match in accordance with the Laws of the Game. They also assist the referee in all other matters involving the running of the match at the request and direction of the referee. This commonly includes such matters as: inspecting the field, the balls used, and player equipment determining if problems with equipment or bleeding have been resolved monitoring the substitution process maintaining back-up records of time, goals and misconduct
Positioning 1. Kick off 6
Positioning 2. General Positioning 7
Positioning 3. Goal kick 8
Positioning 3. Goal kick 9
Positioning 3. Goal kick 10
Positioning 4. Goalkeeper releasing the ball 11
Positioning 4. Goalkeeper releasing the ball 12
Positioning 5. Penalty kick 13
Positioning 5. Penalty kick 14
Positioning 6. Kicks from the penalty mark 15
Positioning 7. Goal scored (normal situations) 16
Positioning 7. Goal scored (normal situations) 17
Positioning 7. Goal scored (ball appears to be still in play) 18
Positioning 7. Goal scored (ball appears to be still in play) 19
Positioning 7. No Goal situations (ball not in net) 20
Positioning 8. Corner kick 21 AR s position should be behind the corner flag in line with the goal line. Do not interfere with the players. Check if the ball is properly placed.
Gestures 22 As a general rule, the assistant referee should give no obvious hand signals. However, in some instances a discreet hand signal may give valuable support to the referee. the hand signal should have a clear meaning the meaning should have been discussed and agreed upon in the pre-game discussion
Running Technique 23 As a general rule the assistant referee should face the pitch whilst running. Side-to-side movement should be used for short distances, this is especially important when judging offside and gives the assistant referee a better line of vision.
Running Technique 24 Running forwards should be used for sprinting. Be in a ready position before sprinting.
Signal Beep 25 Referees are reminded that the signal beep system is an additional signal to be used only when necessary as an additional means of gaining the attention of the referee. Situations: offside fouls (outside the view of the referee) throw-in, corner kick or goal kick (tight decisions) goal situations (tight decisions) attract referee s attention
Flag Technique 26 The assistant referee s flag should always be visible to the referee, unfurled and still whilst running. When making a signal, the assistant referee shall: stop running face the field make eye contact with the referee and raise the flag with deliberate (not hasty or exaggerated) motions
Flag Technique 27 The flag should be like an extension of the arm when signalling.
Flag Technique 28 The assistant referees shall raise the flag using the hand that will also be used for the next signal in a sequence. if circumstances change and the other hand must be used for the next signal, the assistant referee should move his flag to the opposite hand below the waist
Flag Technique Throw-in 29 Clear situations: Near A.R. position. If any doubt: directly show direction raise the flag priority for A.R. make eye contact follow referee s signal
Flag Technique Throw-in 30 Far from A.R. position. Very clear situations: A.R. can directly show direction along the touch line Other situations: priority for referee raise the flag make eye contact A.R. just follows referee s signal
Flag technique Goal & Corner kick 31 Raise the flag with the right hand for goal kick (better line of vision) For tight decisions when the ball is out of play, raise the flag first.
Flag technique Goal & Corner kick 32 Near A. R. position. clear situations: show goal kick or corner kick directly priority for A.R if any doubt: raise the flag (if necessary) make eye contact follow referee s signal
Flag technique Goal & Corner kick 33 Far A. R. position. far situations: make eye contact priority for referee just follow referee s signal
Flag Technique Offside 34 The first action the assistant referee makes after an offside decision is to raise his flag. He then uses his flag to indicate the area of the pitch in which the offence occurred. The flag shall be raised using the right hand, giving the assistant a better line of vision.
Flag Technique Offside 35 If an assistant referee is not totally sure about an offside offence, the flag should not be raised. If the flag is not immediately seen by the referee, the assistant referee shall keep signalling until it has been acknowledged or the ball is clearly in control of the defending team.
Flag Technique Substitution 36 When dealing with substitutions, the assistant referee shall first be informed by the 4th official. The assistant referee shall then signal to the referee at the next stoppage in the match. The assistant referee does not need to move to the halfway line as the 4th official carries out the substitution procedure. if there is no 4th official, the assistant referee shall assist with substitution procedures. In this case, the referee shall waits until the assistant referee is back in position before restarting play
Flag Technique Fouls 37 The assistant referee should raise his flag when a foul or misconduct is committed in his immediate vicinity or out of the referee s vision. In all other situations, he should wait and offer his opinion if it is required. If this is the case, the assistant referee shall report what he has seen and heard and which players are involved to the referee.
Flag Technique Fouls 38 Before signalling for an offence, the assistant referee shall determine that: the offence occurred closer to the assistant referee than to the referee (this applies, in certain circumstances, to offences committed in the penalty area) the offence was out of the view of the referee or the referee s view was obstructed the offence was not doubtful or trifling the referee would not have applied advantage if he had seen the offence
Flag Technique Fouls 39 When a foul or misconduct is committed, the assistant referee shall: raise his flag with the same hand that will also be used for the remainder of the signal, this gives the referee a clear indication as to who was fouled make eye contact with the referee give his flag a slight wave back and forth (avoiding any excessive or aggressive movement) use the electronic BEEP signal, if necessary move his flag to the opposite hand below the waist If the other hand must be used for the next signal take up the correct position for the restart
Flag Technique Fouls 40 The assistant referee shall raise his flag with the same hand that will also be used for the remainder of the signal, this gives the referee a clear indication as to who was fouled. Foul committed by the defending team Foul committed by the attacking team
Flag Technique Fouls 41 The assistant referee should use the wait and see technique in order to allow play to continue and not raise his flag when the team against which an offence has been committed will benefit from the advantage. In this case, it is very important for the assistant referee to make eye contact with the referee.
Flag Technique Fouls 42 Whenever the assistant referee signals for a foul or misconduct, he shall continue to signal until the referee acknowledges it or the ball is clearly in control of the opposing team. Whenever the assistant referee signals for violent conduct and the signal is not seen immediately: if play has been stopped for the disciplinary action, the restart must be in accordance with the laws (free kick; penalty kick, etc.) if play has already restarted, the referee may still take disciplinary action but not penalise the offence with a free kick or penalty kick